Overview

Overview

Reliable punter who has flashed leg strength, accuracy, height, and the overall athleticism required to make an NFL roster. Though he hasn't been blessed with the quality of special teams' coaching of the BCS programs here, Tolson's raw skills were intriguing enough for him to be among only six punters invited to the Combine.

High School

Three-time all-state selection at Canyon Creek Christian Academy in Richardson, Texas ... played for head coach David Hall ... three-time all-district choice ... all-city, all-county and all-area as a senior ... handled punting and placekicking duties ... preseason All-America choice ... also saw time at wide receiver and strong safety ... averaged 44.1 yards per punt during senior campaign ... blasted career-long kick of 74 yards ... nailed 90 percent of kickoffs for touchbacks ... converted 12 of 16 field goal attempts as a senior ... drilled career-long 53-yarder ... registered 17 career interceptions ... established school records for longest punt and longest field goal ... also set school standards for seasonal punting average, touchbacks and field goal accuracy ... career record-holder in interceptions and field goals (31) ... listed 53rd on Dallas Morning News' ranking of Top 100 area recruits ... lettered twice in basketball, once in baseball ... shooting guard on hardwood, shortstop on diamond.

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Analysis

Analysis

Positives: Good build and overall athleticism for the position. ... Played quarterback and safety in high school in addition to punting. ... Quick to secure the snap and punt the ball, Tolson only takes two steps before getting the kick off and did not have a punt blocked during his Army career. ... He flashes good leg strength, and although Army didn't ask him to directional punt much, he shows good accuracy in dropping punts inside the 20-yard line.

Negatives: Only marginal hang-time. ... Struggled to get punts off as fast against a steady wind throughout his career, a problem that arose while at the Texas Vs. Nation game.

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Q & A

Growing up, who was your favorite NFL player and why?

Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith, Michael Irvin. What Dallas person didn't love and adore the trio who won three Super Bowls?

In college, what player hit you the hardest? Who was the recipient of your best hit?

I hit Tom Zibikowski (ND) and Temple kick returner the hardest.

What TV-show marathon will keep you on the couch all day?

ESPN College Game Day

What are the five most-played songs in your iPod? What's the one song you hope nobody ever finds out is in your iPod?

Kenny Chesney - The Good Stuff, In a Small Town; Trace Atkins - Ladies Love Country Boys; Joe Nichols - Tequila Makes her Clothes Come Off; Foo Fighters - My hero; I don'r want anyone to see Jessica Simpson - With You.

What celebrity would play you in the movie version of your life and why?

Will Smith has great charisma and humor along with a stature and frame. He is liked by everybody.

What reality TV show would you like to be on and why?

The Bachelor. It would be nice to have 30 girls all wanting to catch my attention. I'm sure Jesse Palmer wasn't complaining.

What's your proudest moment in football? Proudest moment off the field?

Beating Air Force at Air Force; Still surviving through West Point without any academic or discipline problems.

When you play Madden, what team do you use? Do you put yourself on the team?

Dallas Cowboys.

Who has been the biggest influence on your football career and how?

Davin Clamon. Army Ranger and former army football player that came to practice with the most energy and excitement I have ever seen. His passion for teammates was unparalleled.